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July 2, 2026 3:17 PM
The Borjuli wetland in Assam, known for harbouring a disease and pest-resistant variety of wild rice, has been notified as a Biodiversity Heritage Site (BHS), marking a major milestone in the conservation of India's wild rice genetic resources. The wild rice species, Oryza rufipogon, is the progeni...
July 2, 2026 1:20 PM
Record-breaking temperatures spread to the eastern U.S. from the Midwest on Wednesday, putting tens of millions of people under heat warnings expected to last into the July 4 holiday weekend, when Americans will celebrate the nation's 250th anniversary. The extreme heat was expected to push "real-f...
July 2, 2026 1:06 PM
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Thursday said the southwest monsoon has further advanced into more parts of the country, covering some more areas of Gujarat, the remaining parts of Uttar Pradesh, the entire Delhi, most parts of Madhya Pradesh, Haryana and Punjab, and some parts of Rajas...
July 2, 2026 12:34 PM
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast heavy rainfall in parts of western Tamil Nadu over the next two days, with Coimbatore, the Nilgiris and adjoining districts likely to receive intense showers under the influence of a trough extending from south Gujarat to Karnataka. According t...
July 2, 2026 11:35 AM
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Thursday launched the Green Drive Portal at the Delhi Secretariat under the 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' campaign, reaffirming the government's commitment to planting 70 lakh saplings across the national capital. Launching the initiative, Gupta urged residents to partici...
July 2, 2026 10:20 AM
The Rudraprayag district administration has intensified monitoring of river water levels following continuous rainfall in the upper Himalayan region, with authorities activating disaster preparedness measures as the water level nears the warning mark. District Disaster Management Officer (DDMO) Nan...
July 2, 2026 10:03 AM
Light rain accompanied by scattered thunderstorms lashed several parts of the national capital on Thursday morning, providing relief from the prevailing heat and humidity. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Delhi recorded temperatures of around 28-29 degrees Celsius during the ...
July 2, 2026 9:35 AM
Heavy rainfall triggered widespread waterlogging across several parts of Mumbai on Thursday morning, disrupting traffic and affecting normal life, while the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a nowcast red alert for the city and adjoining districts. Waterlogging was reported in areas incl...
July 1, 2026 10:43 AM
Union Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare and Rural Development Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has assured flood-affected families in Arunachal Pradesh and Assam that the Central Government will leave no stone unturned to ensure timely relief and rehabilitation, saying assistance will reach every affec...
July 1, 2026 10:25 AM
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday called upon people across the state to actively participate in the week-long Van Mahotsav celebrations by planting at least one sapling, stressing that collective public participation is essential to ensure a greener and more sustainable future. ...
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